Fabian Moreau could potentially miss several weeks due to foot injury

Fabian Moreau could potentially miss several weeks due to foot injury

It wasn’t a surprise that Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau sat out Thursday night’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, but what could come as a surprise to some people is the news that he could miss significant time at the start of this season with a nagging ankle injury.

According to The Athletic’s Ben Standig, there is a lingering concern that the third-year player and projected started could miss multiple games due to the injury.

Moreau’s potential multi-week absence would force lineup, rotation, and likely roster changes. Rookie Jimmy Moreland battled Moreau for slot duties and could find himself in position for extended work. However, starting the seventh-round pick Week 1 at Philadelphia might seem extreme despite a strong showing all summer. Rodgers-Cromartie, 33, could handle slot duties as well while providing a veteran presence inside.

Moreau was reportedly sporting a protective cast on his foot, and he is to be evaluated again in a few days.

On corner Fabian Moreau: was told his foot is in a protective cast and he will be re-evaluated in a few days. That’s when the team will have a better idea of his availability for Philly and beyond.

While there are backup plans that could be put into place should Moreau miss some time — fans would surely love to see Jimmy Moreland get some early-season work — taking a hit to your starting defense in the preseason is never a welcomed occurrence. There’s still the chance that Moreau recovers quickly and is ready to go by Week 1 against Philadelphia, but don’t be surprised to see the slot defender sidelined once September rolls around.